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The Big Bang Theory Review: Most Pathetic Guy May Get a Girl

Poor Raj! He finally has a girl talk to him, he actually asks her out... and she ditches him through a tiny, high bathroom window. I don't blame him for become a recluse.

As sad as the situation was for Raj, it was hilarious. I may quietly chuckle during shows, but I rarely burst out in a loud laugh. "The Monster Isolation" was an exception. Raj, whitey tighties, plastic bib, eating lobster ... what a sight to see. Kunal Nayyar pulled that scene off brilliantly.

Raj: My heart is stone. From now on, I'm a monk. I renounce all worldly pleasures. Except for Lobster. And, garlic butter. |permalink

After so long of struggling with girls, I was happy to see that Lucy came back and that she agreed to go on a date with Raj again. She's troubled. He's troubled. It could be a magical fit just like Howard and Bernie and Sheldon and Amy. And one full of comedic opportunities.

As funny as it was, I hope to never see Raj running down the street in his underwear again. She better not break his heart!

While Raj was dealing his rejection, Sheldon was oblivious, wondering if they should interview for a new friend since Raj hadn't been around. The usually self-absorbed Sheldon did have a bit of a breakthrough with his pal Penny's help. I groaned when "Fun with Flags" came on the screen. After the Wil Wheaton "Fun with Flags"debacle, I was sure that it would be retired, but it was back. And, I'm glad that it was.

Sheldon: Please welcome my friend, neighbor and flag virgin -- yeah, though not a real virgin. She's had coitus many times. Sometimes within earshot of this flag enthusiast. Once while he was trying to watch the Incredibles. Penny. | permalink

Yes, I was wrong to groan, because it was hilarious. Unlike when Amy was the director and Wil was on, Sheldon actually listened to Penny's advice. He took her direction too literally by opening himself up. Arms extended. Opening his legs. Awkward. Though, his new relaxed stature was refreshing to see even if too open.

That new openness didn't extend to the complicated rules of personal interaction, compliments and invitations, though. Ultimately, Sheldon did accept Penny's invitation to see her perform, yet tried to bring his own entertainment with him.

No gaming devices. Really, he has three of them? A Rubik's Cube down the front of his pants? A Etch-a-Sketch in his behind? Wow. He really feared being bored at the play.

Despite the lack of streetcars, he enjoyed the show. Even more importantly, Penny showed her friends that she was in fact a good actress. They have doubted her in the past, but it's unlikely they will in the future. Will they give her the support she needs to succeed as an actress and give up her waitress job?

Sheldon would probably like that so he could get a waitress that could remember his order.

Sheldon: How can she remember all those lines, but as a waitress she can't remember "no tomato" on my hamburger? | permalink

I'm excited to see Raj in a relationship. It's been a long time coming and if Sheldon can keep a relationship going, then Raj can too.

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Please welcome my friend, neighbor and flag virgin -- yeah, though not a real virgin. She's had coitus many times. Sometimes within earshot of this flag enthusiast. Once while he was trying to watch the Incredibles. Penny.